Chrysoberyl Brooches

A lustrous and large club brooch pin, absolutely bursting with gems! Over 6.50 carats of old mine cut diamonds shape this powerful Antique Imperial Russian piece of blackened silver ...

Antique 19th century chrysolite chrysoberyl amethyst quartz foliate pendant/brooch and drop earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, late 1800s, in a fitted case. A popular design with collectors of Georgian and Victorian jewelry, here offered as a set of earrings and pendant/brooch. The earrings are composed by a circular surmount suspending an articulated pear-shape drop, both parts pave-set throughout with “chrysolite” chrysoberyl gemstones and a purple amethyst quartz gemstone to the center, fitted to reverse with a lever-back fitting. The brooch is composed by a similarly-designed surmount and drop, with the addition of a two foliate branches issuing from the center; this piece is fitted with a hinged pin and C-shape clasp fitting. Tested as silver, not marked. Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.6 cm (brooch); 5.1 x 2.2 cm (each earring). Gross weight: 45.59g (brooch); 27.2g (earrings). Both Portugal and Spain had colonies in South America. Brazil was a treasure trove of precious stones, yielding huge quantities of diamonds, topaz, aquamarine and chrysoberyl gems, which were made into jewelry back in Portugal. These gemstones were pieced together and pave-set to create suites of swagged and beribboned necklaces and earrings in floral and bow motifs. The colorful floral and bow jewelry...

Designed as a highly stylized chameleon with a protruding tongue and a spiraled tail Clutching a finely matte finished gold branch Featuring a round chrysoprase cabochon eye with carved amethyst, chrysoberyl, and green tourmaline Bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds with one half bezel set at the tip of the tongue...

A Victorian Holbeinesque garnet and chrysoberyl brooch, to the centre an oval cabochon garnet measuring 14.5 x 12mm, surrounded by openwo...

Absolutely adorable kitty cat produced by Tiffany & Co. in 18k yellow gold during the latter part of the 20th century. This wonderful brooch features beautifully detailed gold work h...

Circa 2000 18K Yellow Gold Owl Brooch Pendant, measuring 2 5/8 inches in length X 1 3/8 inch wide, centrally set with an Oval faceted Amethyst of very Fine Deep Purple color and weig...

Centering an oval cat's eye chrysoberyl cabochon measuring approximately 9.2 x 5.9 mm Translucent with a striking white central line bisecting stone into bright yellowish-green and ...

This exceptional antique insect brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting, in the form of a paired winged bee. The head of...

5.05 carats of gorgeous green chrysoberyl cabochons and 0.40 carats of white diamonds in this platinum estate brooch. A perfect addition to any jewelry collection!

As many of you know I just love vintage or antique insect jewelry and this spider is no exception. This piece comes out of Germany and is cir...

A charming rendering of this classic Victorian motif, the unfaceted chrysoberyls burst forth from their pearl frames with alluring color and shape. Made of 15 karat yellow gold and m...

A Giuliano chrysoberyl and diamond brooch, with a bar set with seven, old-cut diamonds, in silver-upon-gold, four claw, cut down settings, with with oval, cabochon-cut chrysoberyl se...